The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) stated that children identified with “benchmark disability” are eligible for applying for entry level classes in all private unaided recognized schools under Economically Weaker Section, Disadvantaged group and CWSN.
According to the circular, children identified with intellectual disability, specific learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, or related categories may also be considered based on assessment or diagnostic reports.
Person with “benchmark disability” is a person with not less than forty percent of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.
The DoE stated, “Schools must admit at least 25 percent of strength at the entry level classes by children belonging to the Economically Weaker Section, Disadvantaged group and CWSN in neighborhood and provide free and compulsory education till completion of elementary education.”
“Directorate of Education is once again facilitating admissions of Children with Disabilities (CWSN) Category in Private Unaided Recognized Schools under Delhi School Education Act & Rules, 1973 and RTE Act, 2009, at the entry level classes (Pre-school/Nursery, Pre-primary/KG and Primary/Class-1) for academic session 2025-2026 through Computerized Online Admission System,” it added.
Under the guidelines, a child can avail only one-time benefit for admission at entry level under CWSN category in Private Unaided Recognized Schools.
“A child already admitted under CWSN category cannot apply again for admission under CWSN category in Private Unaided Recognized Schools,” it added.
